Company of the Rose

The Company of the Rose was a company of mercenary soldiers that operated in northern Italy during the 14th and 15th centuries. The company was founded in Bologna in 1398, and the company consisted of 1,000 knights and 1,000 footsoldiers when it was founded. The company fought off the rival forces of Forli until Pino I Ordelaffi defeated them outside of the city. The company was dissolved in 1404.